RONNIE Moore has taken next to no time to make himself at home in the Vanarama National League.
The success of his first full month in charge of Eastleigh has been rewarded with the September manager-of-the-month prize.
The 63-year-old former Tranmere and Rotherham boss steered Eastleigh through an unbeaten month featuring three wins and two draws.
A league statement said: "Whilst no club achieved a 100 per cent record in September, which brought several high-profile managers into contention, the Spitfires boss in his first full month in charge recorded vital wins away at Macclesfield Town and Lincoln City to make a big statement to other promotion contenders.
"A number of managers in the National League have Football League experience and it is the ability to win vital matches and prepare the players which will earn the right to return.
"Moore has demonstrated during September that, come the end of the season, the Hampshire club will no doubt be in the hunt."
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